At least 69 people have been killed and dozens injured after a powerful 6.9 magnitude earthquake struck the central Philippines late on Tuesday.

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The earthquake, which struck at approximately 9:59 PM local time, caused significant damage to buildings, roads, and power supply across several central regions of the Philippines. The epicenter was located near the coastal city of Bogo, home to more than 90,000 residents.

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"Several churches partially collapsed and schools were forced to evacuate following the earthquake," said Gordon, describing the late-night tremor as a "sleeper" that "crept up on us." In Daanbantayan, located just north of Bogo, the facade of St. Rita Church collapsed, while a significant crack was reported on the side of the Municipal Hall. Cebu Governor Pam Baricuatro highlighted the damage, stating, "The current situation in Daanbantayan highlights the severe impact of the earthquake on heritage structures, which form part of Cebu's rich cultural and spiritual identity," in a post on Facebook.

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